Atheism and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Numerous studies report that athletes to be more religious than non-athletes.

Howard Gardner at Harvard University has identified various distinct intelligences: interpersonal, intrapersonal, visual–spatial, verbal–linguistic, logical–mathematical, musical–rhythmic, bodily–kinesthetic, and naturalistic. See: Theory of multiple intelligences and Atheism and the theory of multiple intelligences

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence involves intelligence related to body movement, performing actions and physical control. It involves strength in physical movement and fine motor control. Social science data indicates that atheists are less involved in sports than theists and that religious beliefs tend to increase sports performance (see: Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism).

Furthermore, there is scientific data indicating that fitness increases IQ tests scores.

For additional information please see:

• Atheism and health

• Atheism and obesity

• Atheism and a lack of appreciation for the beauty of the human body

Atheism and dance

See also: Atheism and dance

Indian classical dance is a term for various codified art forms rooted in Hindu musical theatre styles.

Many religions and cultures have religious dances that people take part in. For example, Wikipedia, a wiki founded by an atheist and an agnostic, has an article entitled "List of Christian dance, electronic, and techno artists". Wikipedia has no articles which focus on atheist dance.

In addition, dance is deeply a part of African life. According to the book African Dance, "Dance is the soul of Africa". Africa has one of the lowest rates of atheism and nones in the world. See also: Western atheism and race

Western World atheism has no tradition of dancing (See also: Atheism and culture).

Andrew Brown wrote in The Guardian in an article entitled You can't dance to atheism :

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...a religion is a philosophy that makes you dance. It pleased me because the book itself can be read as a history of how philosophy grew from dance... There aren't any overwhelming and inspiring collective atheist rituals... If I'm right, then liberal, individualistic atheism is impossible as an organising principle of society because any doctrine that actually works to hold society together is indistinguishable from a religion. It needs its rituals.

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See also

• Atheism and intelligence

• Atheism and the theory of multiple intelligences

• Theory of multiple intelligences

Humor:

• Atheist Penn Jillette's walrus slide vs. thin Christian lady dancers